ECMA’s New Membership Program

Posted on December 5, 2022 at 9:50am

This holiday season, we are giving the gift of better membership! We are excited to share our updated membership program with increased features and a more user friendly approach. As of today, December 5, 2022, ECMA is pleased to launch our updated Membership ...

ECMA 2022 - Holiday Gift Guide

Posted on December 2, 2022 at 11:23am

We’ve crafted a list of our go-to gifts for all the music lovers AND artists in your life this holiday season!

ECMA 2022 Holiday Concert Guide

Posted on November 30, 2022 at 3:43pm

Celebrate incredible East Coast talent at the 35th East Coast Music Awards Presented by Rogers

Posted on November 15, 2022 at 11:23am

…Hosted by This Hour Has 22 Minutes Comedian Trent McClellan Get ready to laugh, cry, and cheer. Comedian and This Hour Has 22 Minute main cast member, Trent McClellan, will host the 35th East Coast Music Awards Presented by Rogers in Halifax, NS ...

35th Anniversary Rebrand

Posted on November 1, 2022 at 8:59am

Same Values, New Vibe. East Coast Music Association launches new branding in advance of their 35th anniversary celebrations. The East Coast Music Association (ECMA) has shined a spotlight on the regions’ music industry, preserving and promoting East Coast talent at home and ...

2022 ECMA AGM Announcement

Posted on October 25, 2022 at 11:29am

ECMA MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO OUR 2022 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING! WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD 7:00PM AST / 7:30PM NSTThe meeting will take place online via Zoom and in-person (Location Details Coming Soon.)Members interested in attending must contact RSVP. Click Here To RSVP

ECMA 2023 INTERNATIONAL EXPORT BUYERS PROGRAM DELEGATE RECRUITMENT

Posted on October 4, 2022 at 9:35am

The ECMA is thrilled to present the 35th anniversary celebration of the East Coast Music Awards: Festival and Conference and the 21st edition of the International Export Buyers Program in Halifax, Nova Scotia from May 3-7. The ECMA 2023 International Export Buyers Program ...

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR GLOBAL MUSIC MATCH 2022

Posted on June 27, 2022 at 5:32pm

An Export Academy for Developing Artists 2020 saw the introduction of Global Music Match, a world-first collaboration created by founding partners Sounds Australia, Showcase Scotland Expo, English Folk Expo and East Coast Music Association (ECMA), along with myriad export organizations and showcase events ...

CIMA presents NEXT STEPS: Equity | Diversity | Inclusion

Posted on June 16, 2022 at 3:25pm

CIMA presents NEXT STEPS: Equity | Diversity | Inclusion Professional Industry Development Workshop Series Canadian Independent Music Association cordially invites its members, signatories of the BDRB Declaration and the greater Canadian music industry to CIMA “NEXT STEPS”, a FREE equity-focused monthly professional development workshop series. With ...

Breaking Down Racial Barriers: What We Heard & What's Next

Posted on June 2, 2022 at 12:29pm

On June 2, 2021 ECMA signed the Breaking Down Racial Barriers (BDRB) declaration, along with many other industry partners. At that time we were also part way through a 4-part BDRB Series addressing anti-Black racism in Canada’s East Coast music and entertainment ...